Wigs, taxes and insurance - Alopecia World2024-03-28T10:26:22Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/wigs-taxes-and-insurance?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI know that when any health p…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2019-03-26:2022678:Comment:14591612019-03-26T13:49:08.412ZBlenderLoverhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/BlenderLover
<p>I know that when any health problems arise, insurance companies can help very well with money. But there are always certain conditions. I <span>get free insurance quotes</span> on site <a href="https://www.generalinsurance.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Generalinsurance.com</a> last year and I know that now, if something happens, I can count on it.</p>
<p>I know that when any health problems arise, insurance companies can help very well with money. But there are always certain conditions. I <span>get free insurance quotes</span> on site <a href="https://www.generalinsurance.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Generalinsurance.com</a> last year and I know that now, if something happens, I can count on it.</p> yeah really.....like I would…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-21:2022678:Comment:3582732009-09-21T20:52:24.991ZLeehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Lee
yeah really.....like I would make up having alopecia just to get a wig? I live right outside DC now...maybe I will sit on the white house lawn, bald, with a picket sign? hehe hey thats an idea actually!
yeah really.....like I would make up having alopecia just to get a wig? I live right outside DC now...maybe I will sit on the white house lawn, bald, with a picket sign? hehe hey thats an idea actually! You mean all this time, all I…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-19:2022678:Comment:3577602009-09-19T00:04:38.703ZAnnette Stewarthttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/AnnetteStewart
You mean all this time, all I needed was a prescription from the doctor!!!! Why in the world didn't she tell me that! UGHHHH!!!
You mean all this time, all I needed was a prescription from the doctor!!!! Why in the world didn't she tell me that! UGHHHH!!! The IRS is specific about def…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-18:2022678:Comment:3575502009-09-18T12:15:19.744ZBaldGirlsDoLunch.orghttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/BaldGirlsDoLunchInc
The IRS is specific about defining the limits of deductibles. You can deduct the cost of medical expenses if your medical bills are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. See IRS publication # 502 at irs.gov titled Medical and Dental Expenses.<br />
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This is from Pub 502 revised for 2008:<br />
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<b>How Much of the Expenses Can You Deduct?</b><br />
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You can deduct only the amount of your medical and dental expenses that is more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (Form 1040, line 38).<br />
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In this…
The IRS is specific about defining the limits of deductibles. You can deduct the cost of medical expenses if your medical bills are greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. See IRS publication # 502 at irs.gov titled Medical and Dental Expenses.<br />
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This is from Pub 502 revised for 2008:<br />
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<b>How Much of the Expenses Can You Deduct?</b><br />
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You can deduct only the amount of your medical and dental expenses that is more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (Form 1040, line 38).<br />
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In this publication, the term “7.5% limit” is used to refer to 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. The phrase “subject to the 7.5% limit” is also used. This phrase means that you must subtract 7.5% (.075) of your adjusted gross income from your medical expenses to figure your medical expense deduction.<br />
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Example.</b><br />
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Your adjusted gross income is $40,000, 7.5% of which is $3,000. You paid medical expenses of $2,500. You cannot deduct any of your medical expenses because they are not more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.<br />
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<a href="http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org" target="_blank">baldgirlsdolunch.org</a> Actually when you think about…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-18:2022678:Comment:3575222009-09-18T07:34:38.952ZAli Hillhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/AliHill
Actually when you think about it, it is kinda HILARIOUS,,,,who in their right mind would want to purchase a wig..for shits and giggles..with an AA AU or whatever aloepcia diagnosis.notwithstanding what other illness may be present..this is why we need to be pro active on the polictics of it all...is here are any..however there are
Actually when you think about it, it is kinda HILARIOUS,,,,who in their right mind would want to purchase a wig..for shits and giggles..with an AA AU or whatever aloepcia diagnosis.notwithstanding what other illness may be present..this is why we need to be pro active on the polictics of it all...is here are any..however there are I got 200.00...once in a life…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-18:2022678:Comment:3575202009-09-18T07:30:34.304ZAli Hillhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/AliHill
I got 200.00...once in a lifetimething. did not matter if it was alopeca or cancer...and i work for the govn
I got 200.00...once in a lifetimething. did not matter if it was alopeca or cancer...and i work for the govn I had united healthcare and t…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-18:2022678:Comment:3575172009-09-18T06:41:51.973ZLeehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Lee
I had united healthcare and they only gave me $500....Im so frustrated with the insurance fight, its not even funny. I busted my ass working overtime just to pay for my wigs....and Im still in debt. I have done everything I can possibly do, except sue.
I had united healthcare and they only gave me $500....Im so frustrated with the insurance fight, its not even funny. I busted my ass working overtime just to pay for my wigs....and Im still in debt. I have done everything I can possibly do, except sue. My insurance company SAYS the…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-17:2022678:Comment:3573882009-09-17T21:22:31.206ZBarbarahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/BarbaraHarden
My insurance company SAYS they will pay, but I am still waiting. But I expect it will eventually come through. the wig shop was very knowledgeable and struggled through several call to my dermatologist to get the prescription correctly written so it would be approved. Cranial prosthesis, not "wig". The woman at the shop told me which companies would cover and which wouldn't cover them for AA. (If you lose your hair during cancer treatment or during AA, don't you still feel the same in…
My insurance company SAYS they will pay, but I am still waiting. But I expect it will eventually come through. the wig shop was very knowledgeable and struggled through several call to my dermatologist to get the prescription correctly written so it would be approved. Cranial prosthesis, not "wig". The woman at the shop told me which companies would cover and which wouldn't cover them for AA. (If you lose your hair during cancer treatment or during AA, don't you still feel the same in public?!?!?) She told me United Healthcare - some plans – do cover AA, and mine apparently does. So I will have coverage for about 1-1/2 wigs - lifetime coverage of $1000.<br />
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It is worth pursuing, and even appealing if you are turned down. Just be sure to get the right prescription and diagnosis numbers on the paperwork. As far as taxes - if you have apresciption, isn't that a medical expense? GET A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-17:2022678:Comment:3573032009-09-17T15:54:19.106ZDon Sealhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/DonSeal
GET A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR DOCTOR FOR A CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS. THE PRESCRIPTION SHOULD HAVE A DIAGNOSIS CODE FOR AA, AU, OR AT WITH THE DOCTOR'S SIGNATURE. SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL PROVIDE ONE CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS PER POLICY YEAR AND SOME WILL PAY FOR ONE IN YOUR LIFETIME. THE PRESCRIPTION MAKES THE WIG A MEDICAL DEVISE AND YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY SALES TAX ON THE WIG.
GET A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR DOCTOR FOR A CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS. THE PRESCRIPTION SHOULD HAVE A DIAGNOSIS CODE FOR AA, AU, OR AT WITH THE DOCTOR'S SIGNATURE. SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL PROVIDE ONE CRANIAL HAIR PROSTHESIS PER POLICY YEAR AND SOME WILL PAY FOR ONE IN YOUR LIFETIME. THE PRESCRIPTION MAKES THE WIG A MEDICAL DEVISE AND YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY SALES TAX ON THE WIG. That is great news!!!! I am s…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2009-09-17:2022678:Comment:3572772009-09-17T13:51:28.637ZVictoria Michelehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/VictoriaMichele
That is great news!!!! I am so happy about that!! Every little bit helps!
That is great news!!!! I am so happy about that!! Every little bit helps!